With several former Predator captains in attendance, Nashville welcomed the New Jersey Devils to Bridgestone Arena Tuesday night. Just a day after forward Phil Tomasino was sent to the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals and Mark Jankowski and Egor Afanasyev were recalled, the Predators were able to take an early lead on special teams, however, an overwhelming New Jersey offense, offensive mistakes and a review to take away a Preds goal put the Predators in a familiar position – giving up a 3rd period lead.
First Period
Nashville and New Jersey came out to a fast start in the first frame, with teams trading a couple of shots each on net before the Devils’ Tomas Nosek was called for high-sticking Cody Glass, putting the Predators on an early power play.